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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-25
PRESS MEN AT WASHINGTON
Something About the Alert and Keen
Witted Newspaper Correspondents.

Interesting Reading Concerning the Men Who
Tell the Outside World of the Doings and
Sayings at the National Capital.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-25
1t STILL LOOKS LIKE WAR
Official Expectations Will Be Deceived
if 1t Does Not Come in the Spring.
Russia's Present Preparations Found Precise
" Similar to Those Taken on Previous
Occasions When War Has Followed.
Indications Pointing Toward Concerted
Action by Austria and Germany.

Bismarck Scheming to Secure Frederick Will
Jams Resignation, but the Latter flatly
Refuses to Surrender His Rights
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-25

Popularity of President Carnot,
Spec;a1 to the Indiana polls Journal
LONDON Dec. f24.-President Carnot grows moro
popular every day. He takes long walks through
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-17

An audience which filed the Acad-
envy greeted L. w. Baird's Minstrels
last night. This is one of the troupes
which always perform the whole bill,
and do it so well as to make one de-
sirous of seeing them a second time.
In the first part there were many songs
by different members of the company
Mr.. Ernest Sinclair and Harry Nelson
taking particularly with the audience
and good orchestral accompaniment.
The end men, Joe Hart and Lew Bene-
dict, were first class Theo. Jackson
was the interlocutor, and the jokes were
new and pleasing. A very amusing
operate burlesque act concluded the
bill. In the remainder of the pro-
gramme everything seemed to find favor
with the audience. OF course, Lew
Benedict was original and funny, and
the contortions of Prince Pharaoh were
the best ever seen here. The bell
ringers most acceptably performed their
part, as did Messrs. Cline and LOWE in
the cornet duets. Messrs. Mark, Ken
nedy, Welby, Pearl and McCann did
splendid work with the clogs, and were
plainly appreciated by the audience.
The entertainment was good one and
worthy the generous patronage it re-
ceived.-RocheSter Daily Democrat.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-17

Monday afternoon one of our horse
traders had quitea circus with q couple
of amateur traders. The Abilene
trader snapped q span of mules for
horse and $50. On the way to the
bank the men weakened, a counsel of
war was held at the railroad, and the
procession moved on to the bank. AT
the bank the two amateurs again weak.
ened, and made a grand rush for the
south side to recover their horse, with
the Abilene trader close to their heels.
1t was neck and neck race for the
south-side stable. The three seized the
horse and now came the tug of war FOL
the possession of the same,- a few
seconds the Abilene man had one of the
amateurs in the manager caressing his
throat, when he cried enough" and
the trade was consummated per agree.
ment. "Such is life on the frontier. >
This is an actual fact, by George!
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-17

One of the ''unwashed" attaches Of
the REFLECTOR Office applied for a
Turkish bath, y which was very much
kneaded, at DR.. Phelps bath rooms
Tuesday evening. A democratic news
papsr maui is: a. severe test, but Prof.
Collins manipulate&the intricate intri-
cacies in pat way. The Office towel
has been sent up and if they are able to
get the best of that. they are entitled
to the serenade: SIN wading, my
darling, for thee" Prof. Collins, the
chief mogul, has had fourteen years ex-
perience. All who have never taken a
Turkish" try it, and you viii repeat.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-17

Baird's Minstrels appear in the
Bonebrake Opera House on Friday
evening of this week. The best talent
of the country is with the show. Such
men as Cool Burgess, Lew Benedict,
Charley Goodyear, Billy Conway and
Johnny Mack will appear, and their
names are alone sufficient to draw a
crowded house. Our citizens who wish
to enjoy hearty laugh, witness good
dancing, and hear fine vocal and in
strumental music, should not fail to at
tend. The band organization will
parade the principal streets at noon on
the day of the performance.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-17

A man from Salina asked us the
other day if Abilene had public baths
He had seen the electric light outfits on
the different corners, and thought they
were shower baths for people who were
too poor to wash. Its funny how igno-
rant these Salina people are. Every
time Salinaite opens his mouth he
puts his foot in it. There is nota man
woman or child in the city but who
takes bath before and after each meal.
all the effect of our immense boom.
Don't Judge others by yourselves,
Salinaites.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-17

: Berry Bros. Mercantile
Company are now receiving
their spring stock of goods
which is beyond doubt the
largest, most complete and
best line ever received by any
one house in Central Kansas.
Call now and see what they
have to offer you in their
many different departments.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-17

Tuesday of next week several mem
bers of the Abilene Fire Department
will visit Junction City, by request of
the Fire Department of that city, to
witness the ''Blue and Gray" at the
opera house in the evening, under the
auspices of the Junction City Fire De-
partment. All fremen who intend
going are requested to meet at Smiths
Hall next Monday evening.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-17

The Board of Trade has received a
fine cut of the county, with the various
railroad lines of the county outlined,
for the purposes of advertising and adj
vancing the boom. It will be used gen.
orally by the merchants, on the backs
of their letter heads, envelopes and
other, stationery. Several more have
been ordered for the same purpose from
Rand, McNally & Co., of Chicago, the
-engrayers.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-17

Berry Bros. Mercantile
Company have just received
their first car load of Hap
good listers, and more OF
them are now on the road
The Hapgood has an i'm
mense sale in this county,
and Berry Bros. is the place
to buy them. t--,--a =
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-17

The city of Enterprise is anxious
to vote SIG, 900 to the Kansas Harvester
Co., which is doing business in that
place. a bill has passed the House al
lowing the city to vote that amount,
and there is no doubt but that it viii
become law. Enterprise believes in
voting aid to home institutions first,
and that is right. This is model step
tog other booming cities to follow.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-17

The Salina Herald last week gave us
some poetry as to what Abilene would
be two years hence. 1t rhymed well, but
then it showed that Salina, dull, plod-
ding town, was looking at the push and
enterprise which characterlzes our
growing and booming city, with green
eyed jealousy. Keep cool, gentlemen,
perhaps your town may become city
some time in the future, that is, when
it is taken into our city as an addition.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-17

Mrs. Elizabeth Lyle Saxon. the noted
lecturer, was the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
J. Augustine on Tuesday and Wednes-
day of this week. Mrs. Saxon has in
vested in Abilene real estate, and her
friends here hope she may decide to be-
come resident of our city.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-17

Bert & Martin intend to reopen in
their old line of business, in the store
just south of Shockey 6 Snider's, on
Broadway, as soon as their insurance
is adjusted. No settlement has as yet
been effected with any of the COM
panies.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-17

There is a certain school teacher a
few miles south of Abilene, who, from
all reports. had better mend his ways.
Throwing school books across the room
and knocking the scholars silly by so
doing, and tying his horse to hedge
brush with no blanket during some of
the cold days this winter, has called
forth some very severe criticisms from
the patrons of the school. Mr.. Teacher,
you had better be more humane in the
future. JUSTICE.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-17

Henry Hunter and his ''pampered
menials" now present a most distinguc
appearance in new white coats. In or
der to keep up his reputation for style
and superiority, Henry also does his
hair up in curl papers every night be-
fore retiring.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-17

Herman Hassler was appointed post
master at Enterprise last Saturday, vice,
w. T, Hopkins, resigned. Mr.. Hassler
will make No. post master. Her
man is staunch democrat and deserved
the position. The REFLECTOR con-
graduates him.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-17

J. G. Holzworth & Co. is the title Of
a new firm which win open up in the
dry goods and notions business next
week, in the store on Broadway Just
made vacant by the benefit Sale"
Low prices are to be the rule. A stock
of 81 900 or SIS, 900 will be carried. We
congratulate Duke upon his new de-
parture, and hope that he'll find mil
lions in it,
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-17

The Reformed church socisble will
meet at the residence of d. S. Atkinson,
west Srd street, on Friday evening.
An excellent programme has been pre-
pared for the occasion. All are well
come,
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-17

The ladies of the Literary League en-
tertained their husbands on Thursday
evening of last week, at the residence
of J. H. Mahan, on Buckeye Ave. A
fine supper, good music and dancing,
made the evening one to be remem-
bered by those present.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-17

Hoffman, pitcher for the Abilene
nine last year, and Bradley, catcher for
the Sali7a nine, and who have been
working on the Kansas and Colorado,
acting as engineer and fireman, have
accepted positions in the Fl. Worth
nine for the coming season. 1t is said
that Hoffman will pitch a ball this
season that will be difficult to "get
onto. "-Saland Republican.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-17

Miss Eliza Lifts has resigned the
management of the local telephone ser
vice, and her place has been filled by
Miss Luella Dickey, of Butler, Mo.
Miss Lifts has been a competent and
popular manager, and we regret that
she doesn't continue in the same
service.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-17

Fred Percy, general manager of
Baird's minstrels, was in the city Sat
urday and Sunday. We spent pleas
ant hour with him, during which time
he informed us that The company was
coming money, playing to big houses
everywhere they appeared. We hope
Abilene will prove no exception.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-17

The state G.. A. r. encampment this
year will be held at Abilene, the home
of Commander G. j. McDivitt. The
people and Board of Trade of that city
are already beginning to make prepare
lions to entertain the old veterans,
and we can assure Commander Horton
and his post, Of our city, that if they at
tend they will receive even more hos
pitable treatment than they did at
Wichita last year. Abilene is noted
for her observation-disclosures County En-
terDrise.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-17

Bonebrake & Rice, with their usual
enterprise, mailed dozen gross of ad-
vertising valentines last Monday. We
are under obligations for handsome
one, the subject of which was "gas."
1t was probably misdirected.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-17

NJ. D. Sampson, of the Salina Journal,
proposes starting daily April LIST, pro-
vided the merchants give him the as
surances of proper support. We hardly
know what to call this piece of news
chestnut or an April fool.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-17
PERSONAL.

Charley Wellman was in the city last
Tuesday.
J. D. McMaster left last Sunday
noon for st. Louis.
Captain Jim" Culbertson went to
Topeka Tuesday noon.
S. o. Henry came into the city Satur-
day. He is en- route from the east to
Denver.
v. P. Wilson is back again from At
wood, the coming metropolis of Colo
RADIO.
George B. Fleming, pension examn-
er, was in the city two or three days
last week.
County Clerk Waring left Tuesday
noon to attend the Grand Lodge at
Atchison.
o. NJ. BruDdage, a Russell rustler
and prominent merchant, spent Monday
in town.
Our friend NJ. l.. Potter was among
the few who voted against the Woman
Suffrage bill.
W. G. Cowles, OF the Kansas Farm
Mortgage Company, went to Chicago
Sunday, on business.
Hon. Glenn Bell, with several others
from Carlton, was in the city Saturday
last on railroad business.
Louis Lane, a popular commercial
traveller, spent Sunday with his rela-
tives, Mr.. and Mrs. S. j. Wright.
F. K. Strother returned Tuesday |
morning from visit to his son, s. K.
Strother, of the Springfield, Mo-, Daily |
Leader.
NJ. p. Abbott, of the Kansas Farm
ers Fire Insurance Company, left Mon
day for Topeka, to be gone until Fri
day.
Word has been received of G. II. Le-
bold's arrival in New York Saturday
last from London. He is daily expect
ed home.
John Johntz and George G. Kenyon
left Monday noon to attend the grand
chapter and grand lodge of Masons,
which were in session on Tuesday.
R. N. King, editor and proprietor of
the Western Chronicle, monthly de-
voted to productive industries, and pub
ished at Kansas City. is in the city,
up his journal.
Mrs. DR.. Austin returned Friday
asst from visit in Topeka with the
family of DR.. Jones. She was accom-
panied by her niece, Miss Matte Jones,
who is spending a few days in the city.
w. D. Hackney, a large wagon man.
lfacturer, from Adams county, Illinois,
vas prospecting in the city this week.
he was the guest of Mr.. F. K. Strother
md family While here. Ills very likely
hat he will locate.
Mrs. B. L. Strother and son Sher-
wood, accompanied by her sister and
husband, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Nc
3ratney, from Colorado, left Tuesday
or visit of several weeks with rela-
ives and friends in Illinois.
Jim. Morris, who formerly clerked in
'terl s. Zahner's, isexpected in town in
! few days. He will act as salesman
or w. II. Sunderland when that gentle
nan opens up in business at Larned.
Billy, with his estimable wife, is now
life at Eureka Springs, Ark.
Stock business, like the astronomers,
: looking m ScOppinS & White sent |
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-17

The ABILENE REFLECTOR illustrated
edition will be ready for delivery the
first week in March, in time for the
state encampment. Orders from both
the city and county have been received
to the amount of sixteen thousand copies.
Those who have yet to order should do
so at once, as we intend to print but q
few more than what we have orders for.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-17

Baird's Minstrels are booked at the
Bonebrake Opera House for Friday
evening next. The troupe is a good
one, and lovers of the burnt-cork branch
of the ''perfesh" should turn out in full
force.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-17

The series of meetings in the Re
formed church last week, were produc-
tive of much good. Sixteen applica-
lions were made for membership, the
different applicants being received at
the communion service Sunday morn,
ING
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-17

A full text of the Murray temperance
bill will be found on the inside of this
paper, also the presidents veto of the
dependent pension bill, and interesting
reading in regard to the interstate
traffic law.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-17

The Turkish bath establishment OF
DR.. Phelps is being well patronized, a
large number of townsmen who believe
that cleanliness is next to godliness,' %
taking advantage of the opportunity
afforded.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-17

The ladies society of the Episcopal
church have finished the Rs on their
list, and will hold their next meeting
on Friday afternoon, at the residence of
Mrs. Judge Smith, corner of Sixth and
Mulberry SITS.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-17

Wamego has voted So, 900 for the pur-
pose Of boring for coal, and should coal
be found home company has been
chartered to push the enterprise. Such
spirit of enterprise might prove profit
able for Abilene.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-17

The fourth quarterly meeting of the
Methodist church was held on Sunday
and Monday Of this week. Rev.
Mitchell, of Junction City, was present,
preaching on the latter day.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-17

Frank White has been known since
Monday last as Spa" by his hosts of
friends. Frank Jr. is an expensive
youngster. He has already cost his
venerable dad goodly amount of
shekels.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-17

The young people, and not few of
the older ones, may be noticed nova
days studying the dictionary intently,
all of which means that the "Acon
Stove hunt" will have a long list of
connections.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-17

The store on the corner of Second and
Spruce is being handsomely papered by
Hornaday and Shadinger, for B. H,
D'Huy's drug store. The Owl center
piece is daisy.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-17

Miss Markley, of South Newbern, cut
a large cash in her hand one day last
week, on a pane of glass. She suffered
from large loss of blood before the
wound could receive proper attention.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-17

Robert Mott ratified off his team Sat.
urday afternoon last. Over two hun
dred tickets were sold at S1.OO each,
Cal Krisher holding. the lucky number,
which was 90.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-17

Wake up sister Salina from your
lethargy, look this way, and you will
see a live, wide awake city-ABILENE-
enjoying one of the biggest booms ever
known in Kansas.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-17

Three we'll known parties were ar
rested last week, being charged with
the illegal sale of intoxicating liquors.
Their trials are set down in the district
court for this Thursday.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-17

1.-The Blue and Gray will be played
in Junction City on February %, %
and "a, under Major Burton's super
vision, tor the benefit of the fire depart
ment of that place.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-17

Say, Salina, how does this strike you ?
Real estate transfers for Saturday and
Monday last, S161 ,2O6.57. Bet you a
half dollar to red sppleyou can't show
I'D such an amount in two weeks sales.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-17

Rev. Morrison, of Abilene, formerly
of New York, will officiate at Church
st. Johns. This gentleman is fine
speaker and his choral service at night
is promised to be very fine, he being a
fine Superintendent Cor. Of K. C..
Times, Sunday, Feb. 18th.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-17

John Hill, of this city, is putting in
heaters in the Fl. Riley buildings.
The contract is quite large one, and
will be paid for out of the 500, 900 ap-
preparation made by the government.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-17

1.-The Fireman" will be played by
local talent, March II and II, at the
Bonebrake Opera House, for the ben
eft of the fire boys. Major Burton
will "coachn the amateurs.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-17
Notiee Of Sale.

rotics b rEreby given that On sle sjtn day q
Fecg.nE 4n at 2o'ack .. N. the rsterstgned
WI eel a Dctaic suctpn FOR cash one huwr
maze pony, about 20 years ord, weighing anC1t
seven hundred pounds. Tae said sails 70 take
place On the premises Of the undersigned In the
town q Detroit, Dickinson county, stats Of Kan
sag, and tae said property 70 be sold 70 pay ex-
peEseso Of kespng tbs same.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-17
Farm Fer Rent.

1 will rent my farm in Newbern town.
ship, section II and Is, seven miles
from Abilene, consisting of 24O acres,
40 acres in cultivation. Good orchard
and plenty Of water. Terms reasona-
BILE. Apply to
21-tf G.. n. TUCKER.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-17

The young ladies of Abilene met on
Tuesday afternoon with Miss Ida Up
shaw, for the purpose of forming a
literary society. The Chautauqua course
of study will probably be adopted.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-17

Hope has organized board of trade,
composed of its best citizens. That
town is having little boom all by it
self, which we are glad to note.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-17

j. E. Herbst, of this city, has fallen
heir to about $1,000, left to him by a
lately deceased aunt, Miss Catherine
Kurtz, of York, Pa. Buy more lots
with it.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-17

Ed. Suffer is doing some fine tax
idermic work, as can be seen by the
specimens now on exhibition in the
show window of John s. Kelley.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-17

Last Monday was st. Valentines
day. The editor is under obligations
to several unknown friends for some
handsome souvenirs of the day-"two
fers."
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-17

New spring goods at Berry
Bros. Mercantile Company,
Unparalleled bargains for
everybody.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-17

Gus. Hansbrough will have hearing
in the Supreme Court, March I'd. In
the meantime he will languish in the
close confines of the Salina jail.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-17

Read the advertisement of E. Keller,
our new groceryman, elsewhere in this
issue. He can be found at the old
Merrifeld location on Cedar st.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-17

Stock business, like the astronomers,
is looking up. Scoggins & White sent
out a half dozen loads of fat steers
Tuesday night.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-17

The pulpit of the U. B. church was
occupied on Sunday evening last by
Rev. NJ. NJ. Thomas, of Huntington,
Ind.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-17

Abilene has 1,525 school children,
Clay Center, 1859 Manhattan, 1,O25 ;
Salina, 1872; Council Grove, 76s, and
Concordia, 1853.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-17

Gen. McDivitt is trying to get several
cannon from Fl. Riley for the encamp-
ment. Quite appropriate; anything to
help on the boom.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-17

The Hope Dispatch says that John
HarbOttle is the nice old Abilene gen
tleman who is to marry the Dillon post
mistress. We congratulate you in ad.
vance, John.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-17

Petitions are now being circulated
calling for an election of the Chicago,
Omaha s. Western and Rock Island
schemes.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-17

DR.. Hedley lectured to large and
well pleased audience Wednesday night
of last week.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-02-17

Last Saturday was the busiest day in
town for some time past. Every day
will be Saturday by and by"